Acer Expands Copilot+ PCs with Ryzen AI 400 Laptops

Acer is rolling out new Copilot+ PC laptops built on AMD’s Ryzen AI 400 platform, spreading the same “Zen 5” DNA across thin-and-light, mainstream, and gaming machines. Instead of treating AI as a sticker, this lineup tries to make on-device productivity and creative workflows feel less like a cloud subscription and more like something your laptop can actually do.

Swift Go 16 AI: thin-and-light that still wants ports

The Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-A71/T) targets the “carry it everywhere” crowd, but it doesn’t pretend you live in a dongle-only universe. It can be configured up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 with Radeon 880M graphics, paired with up to a WUXGA+ OLED panel for punchy contrast and crisp text. The chassis is laser-etched aluminum, opens 180 degrees, and keeps the vibe clean without looking like a gamer spaceship. Battery and thermals will matter here, but the spec sheet suggests a balanced everyday machine rather than a benchmark-flex toy.

Connectivity is where Swift Go 16 AI quietly wins: dual USB-C, dual USB-A, HDMI 2.1, and a MicroSD reader. You also get Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, plus a 5MP IR camera with HDR and Human Presence Detection for a more modern video-call setup and smarter privacy behavior. Dual DTS:X Ultra speakers and a multi-control touchpad round it out, because apparently we all live on meetings and scrolling now. Very human.

Aspire 14 AI & Aspire 16 AI: the “normal laptop” gets smarter

The Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-A71M/T) and Aspire 16 AI (A16-A71M/T) are positioned as mainstream machines, with configs up to Ryzen AI 9 465 and a focus on multi-day battery life. Both use 16:10 WUXGA displays with refresh rates up to 120 Hz, and Acer even offers touch and optional OLED panels for people who want nicer pixels without paying “creator tax.” This is the segment where value actually matters.

Specs stay practical: up to 32 GB memory, up to 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage, and a port selection that still includes HDMI 2.1 and MicroSD. Wireless is Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 or above. The design leans into usability with large touchpads and 180-degree hinges, aiming at students and young pros who need something portable, durable, and not constantly hunting for a charger or a power outlet. A rare moment of restraint in modern laptop design.

Nitro V 16 AI: budget gaming meets RTX 50 and AI tricks

The Acer Nitro V 16 AI (ANV16-A71) is the gamer of the group, pairing Ryzen AI 9 465 with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. The display lands at WUXGA (1920×1200) with a 180 Hz refresh rate, which is exactly the kind of spec that makes competitive games feel snappier without demanding a 4K budget. Memory goes up to 32 GB DDR5, and storage tops out at 2 TB SSD, so you can hoard installs like a digital dragon. Or a normal person with no self-control. Either way, fast helps.

NVIDIA’s Blackwell-based RTX 50 Series is also tied to features like DLSS 4 and generative tools, and Acer adds DTS:X Ultra audio plus an FHD IR webcam with a shutter. On the software side, Acer Intelligent Space is pitched as an on-device AI hub for managing tools and tasks, which is either useful or another menu you’ll ignore after day three. Still, the mix of high-refresh gaming and creator horsepower makes this the most flexible “fun” option here. Yes, gaming is work now too.

Conclusion: one AMD platform, four very different vibes

Across Swift, Aspire, and Nitro, Acer is basically using Ryzen AI 400 as a shared foundation, then tuning the experience for portability, everyday work, or high-refresh gaming. Availability is staggered: Swift Go 16 AI lands in North America in Q1 2026 (and EMEA in March 2026), Aspire 14/16 AI follow in North America in Q2 2026 (EMEA March 2026), and Nitro V 16 AI arrives later in North America in Q3 2026 (EMEA Q2 2026). Pricing and exact configurations will vary by region, as usual, and details live on Acer.